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You are being watched. Private and state-sponsored organizations are monitoring and recording your online activities. privacytools.io provides knowledge and tools to protect your privacy against global mass surveillance.

Glenn Greenwald: Why privacy matters Over the last 16 months, as I've debated this issue around the world, every single time somebody has said to me, "I don't really worry about invasions of privacy because I don't have anything to hide." I always say the same thing to them. I get out a pen, I write down my email address. I say, "Here's my email address. What I want you to do when you get home is email me the passwords to all of your email accounts, not just the nice, respectable work one in your name, but all of them, because I want to be able to just troll through what it is you're doing online, read what I want to read and publish whatever I find interesting. After all, if you're not a bad person, if you're doing nothing wrong, you should have nothing to hide." Not a single person has taken me up on that offer.

Glenn Greenwald in Why privacy matters - TED Talk

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UKUSA Agreement

The UKUSA Agreement is an agreement between the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand to cooperatively collect, analyze, and share intelligence. Members of this group, known as the Five Eyes, focus on gathering and analyzing intelligence from different parts of the world. While Five Eyes countries have agreed to not spy on each other as adversaries, leaks by Snowden have revealed that some Five Eyes members monitor each other’s citizens and share intelligence to avoid breaking domestic laws that prohibit them from spying on their own citizens. The Five Eyes alliance also cooperates with groups of third party countries to share intelligence (forming the Nine Eyes and Fourteen Eyes), however Five Eyes and third party countries can and do spy on each other.


Five Eyes

1. Australia
2. Canada
3. New Zealand
4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America

Nine Eyes

6. Denmark
7. France
8. Netherlands
9. Norway

Fourteen Eyes

10. Belgium
11. Germany
12. Italy
13. Spain
14. Sweden

Why is it not recommended to choose a US based service?

USA

Services based in the United States are not recommended because of the country’s surveillance programs, use of National Security Letters (NSLs) and accompanying gag orders, which forbid the recipient from talking about the request. This combination allows the government to secretly force companies to grant complete access to customer data and transform the service into a tool of mass surveillance.

An example of this is Lavabit – a discontinued secure email service created by Ladar Levison. The FBI requested Snowden’s records after finding out that he used the service. Since Lavabit did not keep logs and email content was stored encrypted, the FBI served a subpoena (with a gag order) for the service’s SSL keys. Having the SSL keys would allow them to access communications (both metadata and unencrypted content) in real time for all of Lavabit’s customers, not just Snowden's.

Ultimately, Levison turned over the SSL keys and shut down the service at the same time. The US government then threatened Levison with arrest, saying that shutting down the service was a violation of the court order.

Related Information

All providers listed here are outside the US, use encryption, accept Bitcoin, support OpenVPN and have a no logging policy.

Note: Using a VPN provider will not make you anonymous. But it will give you a better privacy. A VPN is not a tool for illegal activities. Don't rely on a "no log" policy.

Related VPN information

Warrant Canary Example

A warrant canary is a posted document stating that an organization has not received any secret subpoenas during a specific period of time. If this document fails to be updated during the specified time then the user is to assume that the service has received such a subpoena and should stop using the service.

Warrant Canary Examples:

  1. https://proxy.sh/canary
  2. https://www.ivpn.net/resources/canary.txt
  3. https://www.vpnsecure.me/files/canary.txt
  4. https://www.bolehvpn.net/canary.html
  5. https://lokun.is/canary.txt
  6. https://www.ipredator.se/static/downloads/canary.txt

Related Warrant Canary Information

Brave

Brave.pngThe new open source browser "Brave" automatically blocks ads and trackers, making it faster and safer than your current browser. Brave is based on Chromium.

Download: brave.com

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS.

Tor Browser

Tor-Project.pngTor Browser is your choice if you need an extra layer of anonymity. It's a modified version of Firefox, it comes with pre-installed privacy add-ons, encryption and an advanced proxy.

Download: torproject.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, OpenBSD.

Your Browser sends information that makes you unique amongst millions of users and therefore easy to identify.

Fingerprint image

When you visit a web page, your browser voluntarily sends information about its configuration, such as available fonts, browser type, and add-ons. If this combination of information is unique, it may be possible to identify and track you without using cookies. EFF created a Tool called Panopticlick to test your browser to see how unique it is.

Test your Browser now

You need to find what most browsers are reporting, and then use those variables to bring your browser in the same population. This means having the same fonts, plugins, and extensions installed as the large installed base. You should have a spoofed user agent string to match what the large userbase has. You need have the same settings enabled and disabled, such as DNT and WebGL. You need your browser to look as common as everyone else. Disabling JavaScript, using Linux, or even the TBB, will make your browser stick out from the masses.

Modern web browsers have not been architected to assure personal web privacy. Rather than worrying about being fingerprinted, it seems more practical to use free software plugins like Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin and Disconnect. They not only respect your freedom, but your privacy also. You can get much further with these than trying to manipulate your browser's fingerprint.

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WebRTC is a new communication protocol that relies on JavaScript that can leak your actual IP address from behind your VPN.

While software like NoScript prevents this, it's probably a good idea to block this protocol directly as well, just to be safe.

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How to disable WebRTC in Firefox?

In short: Set "media.peerconnection.enabled" to "false" in "about:config".

Explained:

  1. Enter "about:config" in the firefox address bar and press enter.
  2. Press the button "I'll be careful, I promise!"
  3. Search for "media.peerconnection.enabled"
  4. Double click the entry, the column "Value" should now be "false"
  5. Done. Do the WebRTC leak test again.

If you want to make sure every single WebRTC related setting is really disabled change these settings:

  1. media.peerconnection.turn.disable = true
  2. media.peerconnection.use_document_iceservers = false
  3. media.peerconnection.video.enabled = false
  4. media.peerconnection.identity.timeout = 1

Now you can be 100% sure WebRTC is disabled.

Test your Browser again

How to fix the WebRTC Leak in Google Chrome?

There is no known working solution, only a plugin that is easily circumvented. Please use Firefox instead.

What about other browsers?

Chrome on iOS, Internet Explorer and Safari does not implement WebRTC yet. But we recommend using Firefox on all devices.

Improve your privacy with these excellent Firefox add-ons.

Block Ads and Trackers with "uBlock Origin"

uBlock

An efficient wide-spectrum-blocker that's easy on memory, and yet can load and enforce thousands more filters than other popular blockers out there. It has no monetization strategy and is completely open source. We recommend Firefox but uBlock Origin also works in other browsers such as Safari, Opera, and Chromium. Unlike AdBlock Plus, uBlock does not allow so-called "acceptable ads".
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/

Automatically Delete Cookies with "Self-Destructing Cookies"

Self-Destructing Cookies

Automatically removes cookies when they are no longer used by open browser tabs. With the cookies, lingering sessions, as well as information used to spy on you, will be expunged.
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/self-destructing-cookies/

Encryption with "HTTPS Everywhere"

HTTPS Everywhere

A Firefox, Chrome, and Opera extension that encrypts your communications with many major websites, making your browsing more secure. A collaboration between The Tor Project and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere

Block Content Delivery Networks with "Decentraleyes"

HTTPS Everywhere

Emulates Content Delivery Networks locally by intercepting requests, finding the required resource and injecting it into the environment. This all happens instantaneously, automatically, and no prior configuration is required. Source code: GitHub.
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/decentraleyes/

The following add-ons require quite a lot of interaction from user to get things working. Some sites will not work properly until you have configured the add-ons.

Stop cross-site requests with uMatrix

uMatrix

Many websites integrate features which let other websites track you, such as Facebook Like Buttons or Google Analytics. uMatrix gives you control over the requests that websites make to other websites. This gives you greater and more fine grained control over the information that you leak online.
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/umatrix/

Be in total control with "NoScript Security Suite"

NoScript

Highly customizable plugin to selectively allow Javascript, Java, and Flash to run only on websites you trust. Not for casual users, it requires technical knowledge to configure.
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/noscript/

This is a collection of privacy related about:config tweaks. We'll show you how to enhance the privacy of your Firefox browser.

Preparation:

  1. Enter "about:config" in the firefox address bar and press enter.
  2. Press the button "I'll be careful, I promise!"
  3. Follow the instructions below...

Getting started:

  1. privacy.trackingprotection.enabled = true
  • This is Mozilla’s new built in tracking protection.
geo.enabled = false
  • Disables geolocation.
browser.safebrowsing.phishing.enabled = false
  • Disable Google Safe Browsing and phishing protection. Security risk, but privacy improvement.
browser.safebrowsing.malware.enabled = false
  • Disable Google Safe Browsing malware checks. Security risk, but privacy improvement.
dom.event.clipboardevents.enabled = false
  • Disable that websites can get notifications if you copy, paste, or cut something from a web page, and it lets them know which part of the page had been selected.
network.cookie.cookieBehavior = 1
  • Disable cookies
  • 0 = Accept all cookies by default
  • 1 = Only accept from the originating site (block third party cookies)
  • 2 = Block all cookies by default
network.cookie.lifetimePolicy = 2
  • cookies are deleted at the end of the session
  • 0 = Accept cookies normally
  • 1 = Prompt for each cookie
  • 2 = Accept for current session only
  • 3 = Accept for N days
browser.cache.offline.enable = false
  • Disables offline cache.
browser.send_pings = false
  • The attribute would be useful for letting websites track visitors’ clicks.
webgl.disabled = true
  • WebGL is a potential security risk. Source
dom.battery.enabled = false
  • Website owners can track the battery status of your device. Source
browser.sessionstore.max_tabs_undo = 0
  • Even with Firefox set to not remember history, your closed tabs are stored temporarily at Menu -> History -> Recently Closed Tabs.

Related Information

  • ffprofile.com - Helps you to create a Firefox profile with the defaults you like.
  • mozillazine.org - Security and privacy-related preferences.
  • user.js Firefox hardening stuff - This is a user.js configuration file for Mozilla Firefox that's supposed to harden Firefox's settings and make it more secure.
  • Privacy Settings - A Firefox addon to alter built-in privacy settings easily with a toolbar panel.
All providers listed here are operating outside the US and support SMTP TLS. The table is sortable. Never trust any company with your privacy, always encrypt.

Interesting Email Providers Under Development

  • Confidant Mail - An open-source non-SMTP cryptographic email system optimized for large file attachments. It is a secure and spam-resistant alternative to regular email and online file drop services. It uses GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) for content encryption and authentication, and TLS 1.2 with ephemeral keys for transport encryption.

Become Your Own Email Provider with Mail-in-a-Box

Mail-in-a-Box

Take it a step further and get control of your email with this easy-to-deploy mail server in a box. Mail-in-a-Box lets you become your own mail service provider in a few easy steps. It’s sort of like making your own gmail, but one you control from top to bottom. Technically, Mail-in-a-Box turns a fresh cloud computer into a working mail server. But you don’t need to be a technology expert to set it up. More: https://mailinabox.email/

Privacy Email Tools

  • gpg4usb - A very easy to use and small portable editor to encrypt and decrypt any text-message or -file. For Windows and Linux.
  • Mailvelope - A browser extension that enables the exchange of encrypted emails following the OpenPGP encryption standard.
  • Enigmail - A security extension to Thunderbird and Seamonkey. It enables you to write and receive email messages signed and/or encrypted with the OpenPGP standard.
  • TorBirdy - This extension configures Thunderbird to make connections over the Tor anonymity network.
  • Email Privacy Tester - This tool will send an Email to your address and perform privacy related tests.

Related Information

Thunderbird

ThunderbirdMozilla Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform email, news, and chat client developed by the Mozilla Foundation. Thunderbird is an email, newsgroup, news feed, and chat (XMPP, IRC, Twitter) client.

Website: mozilla.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD.

Claws Mail

Claws MailClaws Mail is a free and open source, GTK+-based email and news client. It offers easy configuration and an abundance of features. It is included with Gpg4win, an encryption suite for Windows.

Website: claws-mail.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, Solaris, Unix.

Worth Mentioning

  • K-9 Mail - An independent mail application for Android. It supports both POP3 and IMAP mailboxes, but only supports push mail for IMAP.
  • GNU Privacy Guard - Email Encryption. GnuPG is a GPL Licensed alternative to the PGP suite of cryptographic software. Use GPGTools for Mac OS X.
  • Mailpile (Beta) - A modern, fast web-mail client with user-friendly encryption and privacy features.

I2P-Bote

I2P-BoteI2P-Bote is a fully decentralized and distributed email system. It supports different identities and does not expose email headers. Currently (2015), it is still in beta version and can be accessed via its web application interface or IMAP and SMTP. All bote-mails are transparently end-to-end encrypted and, optionally, signed by the sender's private key.

Website: i2pbote.xyz

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, F-Droid.

Bitmessage

BitmessageBitmessage is a P2P communications protocol used to send encrypted messages to another person or to many subscribers. It is decentralized and trustless, meaning that you need-not inherently trust any entities like root certificate authorities. It uses strong authentication which means that the sender of a message cannot be spoofed, and it aims to hide "non-content" data.

Website: bitmessage.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

RetroShare

RetroShareRetroshare creates encrypted connections to your friends. Nobody can spy on you. Retroshare is completely decentralized. This means there are no central servers. It is entirely Open-Source and free. There are no costs, no ads and no Terms of Service.

Website: retroshare.sourceforge.net

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

If you are currently using a search engines like Google, Bing or Yahoo you should pick an alternative here.

Qwant

QwantQwant's philosophy is based on two principles: no user tracking and no filter bubble. Qwant was launched in France in February 2013. Privacy Policy.

Website: qwant.com

StartPage

StartPageGoogle search results, with complete privacy protection. Behind StartPage is an european company that has been obsessive about privacy since 2006.

Website: startpage.com

Firefox Addon

  • Google search link fix - Firefox extension that prevents Google and Yandex search pages from modifying search result links when you click them. This is useful when copying links but it also helps privacy by preventing the search engines from recording your clicks. (Open Source)

Worth Mentioning

  • MetaGer - An open source metasearch engine, which is based in Germany. It focuses on protecting the user's privacy.
  • ixquick.eu - Returns the top ten results from multiple search engines. Based in the USA and the Netherlands.

If you are currently using an Instant Messenger like WhatsApp, Viber, LINE, Telegram or Threema you should pick an alternative here.

Mobile: Signal

Open Whisper SystemsSignal is a mobile app developed by Open Whisper Systems. The app provides end-to-end encrypted instant messaging. Signal is free and open source, enabling anyone to verify its security by auditing the code. Encrypted group chats are also supported. The development team is supported by community donations and grants. There are no advertisements, and it doesn't cost anything to use.

Android: google.com iOS: apple.com

OS: Android, iOS.

Desktop: Ricochet

Ricochet.pngRicochet uses the Tor network to reach your contacts without relying on messaging servers. It creates a hidden service, which is used to rendezvous with your contacts without revealing your location or IP address. Instead of a username, you get a unique address that looks like ricochet:rs7ce36jsj24ogfw. Other Ricochet users can use this address to send a contact request - asking to be added to your contacts list.

Download: ricochet.im

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

Off-the-Record: ChatSecure

ChatSecure.pngChatSecure is a free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP. You can connect to your existing account on Google, create new accounts on public XMPP servers (including via Tor), or even connect to your own server for extra security. ChatSecure only uses well-known open source cryptographic libraries to keep your conversations private.

Download: chatsecure.org

OS: Android, iOS.

Worth Mentioning

  • Cryptocat - Encrypted open source messenger. Supports file sharing and multiple devices. Available for Windows, Linux and Mac.
  • Kontalk - A community-driven instant messaging network. Supports end-to-end encryption. Both client-to-server and server-to-server channels are fully encrypted.
  • Conversations - An open source Jabber/XMPP client for Android 4.0+ smart phones. Supports end-to-end encryption with either OMEMO, OTR or openPGP.
  • List of OTR Clients - Wikipedia

Related Information

If you are currently using an Video & Voice Messenger like Skype, Viber or Google Hangouts you should pick an alternative here.

Signal for Mobile

Open Whisper SystemsSignal is a mobile app developed by Open Whisper Systems. The app provides end-to-end encryption for your calls. Signal is free and open source, enabling anyone to verify its security by auditing the code.

Android: google.com iOS: apple.com

OS: iOS, Android.

Linphone

LinphoneLinphone is an open source SIP Phone and a free voice over IP service, available on mobile and desktop environments and on web browsers. It supports ZRTP for end-to-end encrypted voice and video communication.

Download: linphone.org

OS: iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Linux, Windows, Mac, Browser (Web)

Jitsi

JitsiJitsi is a free and open source multiplatform voice (VoIP), videoconferencing and instant messaging application. It supports several popular instant-messaging and telephony protocols, including open recognised encryption protocols for chat (OTR).

Download: jitsi.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

Worth Mentioning

  • Tox - A free and open-source, peer-to-peer, encrypted instant messaging and video calling software.
  • Ring (formerly SFLphone) - Gives you a full control over your communications and an unmatched level of privacy.

If you are currently using a Cloud Storage Services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or Apple iCloud you should pick an alternative here.

Seafile - 100 GB Storage for $10/month

SeafileSeafile offers 100 GB Storage for $10/month but also gives you the opportunity to host on your own server. Your data is stored in Germany or with Amazon Web Service in the US for the cloud version. Encrypt files with your own password.

Website: seafile.com

Client OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android. Server: Linux, Raspberry Pi, Windows.

Nextcloud - Choose your hoster

NextcloudSimilar functionally to the widely used Dropbox, with the difference being that Nextcloud is free and open-source, and thereby allowing anyone to install and operate it without charge on a private server, with no limits on storage space or the number of connected clients.

Website: nextcloud.com

Client OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, Unix, iOS, Android, Fire OS. Server: Linux.

Least Authority S4 - For Experts

S4S4 (Simple Secure Storage Service) is Least Authority's verifiably secure off-site backup system for individuals and businesses. 100% client-side encryption and open source transparency. $25/month for unlimited storage. Servers are hosted with Amazon S3 in the US.

Website: leastauthority.com

OS: Linux, Windows, Mac, OpenSolaris, BSD. (Installation for advanced users)

Related Information

  • Cryptomator - Free client-side AES encryption for your cloud files. Open source software: No backdoors, no registration.

If you are currently using a Cloud Storage Services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or Apple iCloud you should think about hosting it on your own.

Seafile

SeafileSeafile is a file hosting software system. Files are stored on a central server and can by synchronized with personal computers and mobile devices via the Seafile client. Files can also be accessed via the server's web interface.

Website: seafile.com

Client OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android. Server: Linux, Raspberry Pi, Windows.

Pydio

PydioPydio is open source software that turns instantly any server (on premise, NAS, cloud IaaS or PaaS) into a file sharing platform for your company. It is an alternative to SaaS Boxes and Drives, with more control, safety and privacy, and favorable TCOs.

Website: pyd.io

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android.

Tahoe-LAFS

Tahoe-LAFSTahoe-LAFS is a Free and Open decentralized cloud storage system. It distributes your data across multiple servers. Even if some of the servers fail or are taken over by an attacker, the entire file store continues to function correctly, preserving your privacy and security.

Website: tahoe-lafs.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

Worth Mentioning

  • Nextcloud - Free and open-source, allows anyone to install and operate it for free on a private server, with no limits on storage space or the number of connected clients.

SparkleShare

SparkleShareSparkleShare creates a special folder on your computer. You can add remotely hosted folders (or "projects") to this folder. These projects will be automatically kept in sync with both the host and all of your peers when someone adds, removes or edits a file.

Website: sparkleshare.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

Syncany

SyncanySyncany allows users to backup and share certain folders of their workstations using any kind of storage. Syncany is open-source and provides data encryption and incredible flexibility in terms of storage type and provider. Files are encrypted before uploading.

Website: syncany.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

Syncthing

SyncthingSyncthing replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored, if it is shared with some third party and how it's transmitted over the Internet.

Website: syncthing.net

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, BSD, Solaris.

Worth Mentioning

  • git-annex - Allows managing files with git, without checking the file contents into git. While that may seem paradoxical, it is useful when dealing with files larger than git can currently easily handle, whether due to limitations in memory, time, or disk space.

If you are currently using a password manager software like 1Password, LastPass, Roboform or iCloud Keychain you should pick an alternative here.

Master Password - Cross-platform

Master PasswordMaster Password is based on an ingenious password generation algorithm that guarantees your passwords can never be lost. Its passwords aren't stored: they are generated on-demand from your name, the site and your master password. No syncing, backups or internet access needed.

Website: masterpasswordapp.com

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Web.

KeePass / KeePassX - Local

KeePassKeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. All passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key file. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known: AES and Twofish. See also: KeePassX.

Website: keepass.info

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, BSD.

Encryptr - Cloud Based

EncryptrEncryptr is simple and easy to use. It stores your sensitive data like passwords, credit card data, PINs, or access codes, in the cloud. However, because it was built on the zero knowledge Crypton framework, Encryptr ensures that only the user has the ability to access or read the confidential information.

Website: spideroak.com

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android.

Worth Mentioning

  • Secure Password Generator - generates a unique set of custom, high quality, cryptographic-strength password strings which are safe for you to use.
  • SuperGenPass - A master password and the domain name of the Web site you are visiting is used as the “seed” for a one-way hash algorithm (base-64 MD5). The output of this algorithm is your generated password. You remember one password (your “master password”), and SGP uses it to generate unique, complex passwords for the Web sites you visit. Your generated passwords are never stored or transmitted, so you can use SGP on as many computers as you like without having to “sync” anything.
  • Password Safe - Whether the answer is one or hundreds, Password Safe allows you to safely and easily create a secured and encrypted user name/password list. With Password Safe all you have to do is create and remember a single "Master Password" of your choice in order to unlock and access your entire user name/password list.

Related Information

Key disclosure law - Who is required to hand over the encryption keys to authorities?

Mandatory key disclosure laws require individuals to turn over encryption keys to law enforcement conducting a criminal investigation. How these laws are implemented (who may be legally compelled to assist) vary from nation to nation, but a warrant is generally required. Defenses against key disclosure laws include steganography and encrypting data in a way that provides plausible deniability.

Steganography involves hiding sensitive information (which may be encrypted) inside of ordinary data (for example, encrypting an image file and then hiding it in an audio file). With plausible deniability, data is encrypted in a way that prevents an adversary from being able to prove that the information they are after exists (for example, one password may decrypt benign data and another password, used on the same file, could decrypt sensitive data).


Key disclosure laws apply

Key disclosure laws may apply

1. New Zealand (unclear)
2. Sweden (proposed)
3. The Netherlands (people who know how to access a system may be ordered to share their knowledge, however, this doesn't apply to the suspect itself)
4. United States (see related information)

Related Information

If you are currently not using encryption software for your hard disk, emails or file archives you should pick an encryption software here.

VeraCrypt - Disk Encryption

VeraCryptVeraCrypt is a source-available freeware utility used for on-the-fly encryption. It can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file or encrypt a partition or the entire storage device with pre-boot authentication. VeraCrypt is a fork of the discontinued TrueCrypt project. It was initially released on June 22, 2013. According to its developers, security improvements have been implemented and issues raised by the initial TrueCrypt code audit have been addressed.

Website: veracrypt.codeplex.com

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

GNU Privacy Guard - Email Encryption

GnuPGGnuPG is a GPL Licensed alternative to the PGP suite of cryptographic software. GnuPG is compliant with RFC 4880, which is the current IETF standards track specification of OpenPGP. Current versions of PGP (and Veridis' Filecrypt) are interoperable with GnuPG and other OpenPGP-compliant systems. GnuPG is a part of the Free Software Foundation's GNU software project, and has received major funding from the German government. GPGTools for Mac OS X.

Website: gnupg.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, BSD.

PeaZip - File Archive Encryption

PeaZipPeaZip is a free and open-source file manager and file archiver made by Giorgio Tani. It supports its native PEA archive format (featuring compression, multi volume split and flexible authenticated encryption and integrity check schemes) and other mainstream formats, with special focus on handling open formats. It supports 181 file extensions (as of version 5.5.1).

Mac alternative: Keka is a free file archiver.

Website: peazip.org

OS: Windows, Linux, BSD.

Worth Mentioning

  • Cryptomator - Free client-side AES encryption for your cloud files. Open source software: No backdoors, no registration.
  • miniLock - Browser plugin for Google Chrome / Chromium to encrypt files using a secret passphrase. Easy to use. From the developer of Cryptocat.
  • AES Crypt - Using a powerful 256-bit encryption algorithm, AES Crypt can safely secure your most sensitive files. For Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
  • DiskCryptor - A full disk and partition encryption system for Windows including the ability to encrypt the partition and disk on which the OS is installed.
If you are currently browsing the Clearnet and you want to access the Dark web this section is for you.

Tor Project

Tor ProjectThe Tor network is a group of volunteer-operated servers that allows people to improve their privacy and security on the Internet. Tor's users employ this network by connecting through a series of virtual tunnels rather than making a direct connection, thus allowing both organizations and individuals to share information over public networks without compromising their privacy. Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool.

Website: torproject.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, OpenBSD.

I2P Anonymous Network

I2PThe Invisible Internet Project (I2P) is a computer network layer that allows applications to send messages to each other pseudonymously and securely. Uses include anonymous Web surfing, chatting, blogging and file transfers. The software that implements this layer is called an I2P router and a computer running I2P is called an I2P node. The software is free and open source and is published under multiple licenses.

Website: geti2p.net

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, F-Droid.

The Freenet Project

FreenetFreenet is a peer-to-peer platform for censorship-resistant communication. It uses a decentralized distributed data store to keep and deliver information, and has a suite of free software for publishing and communicating on the Web without fear of censorship. Both Freenet and some of its associated tools were originally designed by Ian Clarke, who defined Freenet's goal as providing freedom of speech on the Internet with strong anonymity protection.

Website: freenetproject.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

Worth Mentioning

  • RetroShare - Open Source cross-platform, Friend-2-Friend and secure decentralised communication platform.
  • GNUnet - GNUnet provides a strong foundation of free software for a global, distributed network that provides security and privacy.

If you are currently using Social Networks like Facebook, Twitter or Google+ you should pick an alternative here.

diaspora*

diaspora* diaspora* is based on three key philosophies: Decentralization, freedom and privacy. It is intended to address privacy concerns related to centralized social networks by allowing users set up their own server (or "pod") to host content; pods can then interact to share status updates, photographs, and other social data.

Website: diasporafoundation.org

Friendica

FriendicaFriendica has an emphasis on extensive privacy settings and easy server installation. It aims to federate with as many other social networks as possible. Currently, Friendica users can integrate contacts from Facebook, Twitter, Diaspora, GNU social, App.net, Pump.io and other services in their social streams.

Website: friendica.com

GNU social

GNU socialWhile offering functionality similar to Twitter, GNU social seeks to provide the potential for open, inter-service and distributed communications between microblogging communities. Enterprises and individuals can install and control their own services and data. Notable public deployments are quitter.se and gnusocial.no.

Website: gnu.io

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DNSCrypt - Tool

DNSCryptA protocol for securing communications between a client and a DNS resolver. The DNSCrypt protocol uses high-speed high-security elliptic-curve cryptography and is very similar to DNSCurve, but focuses on securing communications between a client and its first-level resolver.

Website: dnscrypt.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS with Jailbreak.

OpenNIC - Service

OpenNICOpenNIC is an alternate network information center/alternative DNS root which lists itself as an alternative to ICANN and its registries. Like all alternative root DNS systems, OpenNIC-hosted domains are unreachable to the vast majority of the Internet. Only specific configuration in one's DNS resolver makes these reachable, and very few Internet service providers have this configuration.

Website: opennicproject.org

OS: Cross-platform.

Worth Mentioning

  • NoTrack - A network-wide DNS server which blocks Tracking sites. Currently works in Debian and Ubuntu.
  • Namecoin - A decentralized DNS open source information registration and transfer system based on the Bitcoin cryptocurrency.

If you are currently using an application like Evernote, Google Keep or Microsoft OneNote you should pick an alternative here.

Laverna

LavernaLaverna is a JavaScript note-taking web application with a Markdown editor and encryption support. The application stores all your notes in your browser databases, which is good for security and privacy reasons, because only you have access.

Website: laverna.cc

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

Turtl

TurtlTurtl lets you take notes, bookmark websites, and store documents for sensitive projects. From sharing passwords with your coworkers to tracking research on an article you're writing, Turtl keeps it all safe from everyone but you and those you share with.

Website: turtlapp.com

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android.

Simplenote

SimplenoteSimplenote is an easy way to keep notes, lists, ideas and more. Your notes stay in sync with all of your devices for free. The Simplenote experience is all about speed and efficiency. Open it, write some thoughts, and you're done. Does not support client-side encryption.

Website: simplenote.com

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS.

Worth Mentioning

  • Paperwork - Open source and self-hosted solution. For PHP / MySQL servers.

Ghostbin

GhostbinGhostbin supports encryption, expiration, sessions, grant users to edit your notes and pastes up to one megabyte. You can also create your own account to keep track of your pastes.

Website: ghostbin.com

PrivateBin

PrivateBinPrivateBin is a minimalist, open source online pastebin where the server has zero knowledge of pasted data. Data is encrypted/decrypted in the browser using 256bit AES.

Website: privatebin.info

0bin

0bin0bin is a client side encrypted pastebin that can run without a database. 0bin allows anybody to host a pastebin while welcoming any type of content to be pasted in it.

Website: 0bin.net

Worth Mentioning

  • hastebin.com - Haste is an open-source pastebin software written in node.js, which is easily installable in any network.

Etherpad

EtherpadEtherpad is a highly customizable Open Source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time. Etherpad allows you to edit documents collaboratively in real-time, much like a live multi-player editor that runs in your browser. Write articles, press releases, to-do lists, etc.

Website: etherpad.org

OS: Windows, Mac, Linux.

EtherCalc

EtherCalcEtherCalc is a web spreadsheet. Data is saved on the web, and people can edit the same document at the same time. Changes are instantly reflected on all screens. Work together on inventories, survey forms, list management, brainstorming sessions..

Website: ethercalc.net

OS: Windows, Mac, GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, Browser.

ProtectedText

ProtectedTextProtectedText is an open source web application. It encrypts and decrypts text in the browser, and password (or its hash) is never sent to the server - so that text can't be decrypted even if requested by authorities. No cookies, no sessions, no registration, no users tracking.

Website: protectedtext.com

OS: All Browsers.

Worth Mentioning

  • dudle - An online scheduling application, which is free and OpenSource. Schedule meetings or make small online polls. No email collection or the need of registration.

If you are currently using a operating system like Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X you should pick an alternative here.

Qubes OS

Qubes OSQubes is an open-source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing. Qubes is based on Xen, the X Window System, and Linux, and can run most Linux applications and utilize most of the Linux drivers.

Website: qubes-os.org

Debian

DebianDebian is a Unix-like computer operating system and a Linux distribution that is composed entirely of free and open-source software, most of which is under the GNU General Public License, and packaged by a group of individuals known as the Debian project.

Website: debian.org

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